1986 JDM Yamaha Serow 225 1KH low mileage and very clean

If you’re looking at this you probably know all about why Serows are so good, but I’ll bore you with a bit about them later anyway. First off, I just thought I should draw attention to the condition of this bike.

This bike is 33 years old but when I looked her over the only sign of any kind of ageing was a small scratch on either side of the engine covers. Forks – good; wheels – good; frame – good; tank – good; exhaust – good. You get the idea. This bike is in incredible condition for its age. She is a real find and on top of that, she has only done about 6,700 miles.

So, it’s a handsome bike. Now onto why Serows have such enduring appeal. Right from the first generation, they were loved for their light weight, ease of use and versatility. These are brilliant crossover bikes – good on road as well as out in the rough. Having a low seat and narrow body also meant that anyone can ride them. In addition to this, over the years they have proved themselves to be incredibly reliable and strong. Much tougher than they look.

At Seven Seas Motors we love to find bikes in good condition but this one is exceptional given its age and the type of bike it is. Add to that the popularity of the Serow, this one is a real find and we hope to find her a good home with someone who will use her while also appreciating her history.

This Serow has just arrived. It has been through the NOVA system. We can arrange registration and delivery. Registration is a 3-step process: obtain a dating certificate from a DVLA accredited dating officer; MOT; registration with DVLA. This costs £150 and takes about one month.

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OK, so strictly speaking this is the road legal version of the legendary RM but you won’t be winning any etiquette prizes when you roar past on one. Neither will you be taking your grandmother to bingo on the back. Even if it had rear pegs, this bike is so peppy, anyone foolish enough to try to hitch a lift would more than likely be left behind, sitting on their backside looking rather foolish with a face full of two-stroke exhaust.

Let’s get to it. What’s does this bike do? 40HP.

OK, if you need more (although if you’re looking at this I suspect you already know it): it’s a single cylinder 2-stroke (premix) liquid cooled engine. It has a Mikuni carb, wet clutch and 5-speed transmission. Front suspension is upside down forks and rear is a fully adjustable monoshock. 21-inch front wheel, 18-inch rear, both with disc brakes. Wheelbase is 1485mm, dry weight is 108kg and seat height is a healthy 955mm or 37.6 inches.

Powerful and striking looking, this is not the bike to buy if you want to sneak up on someone or meld into the background.

Ours is a 1993 model and is in really nice condition. It has only travelled a little over 2,000 miles and is very clean all over. There are a few slight signs of ageing but really for a 26-year-old crosser she is exceptional. I will let the photos and video do the rest of the talking.

Fully UK registered and ready to go !

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Travel around Australia and it seems that every little outback town has its own big something – a big pineapple, a big lobster etc. These are usually enormous renditions of whatever the town has plumped upon, made of fibre glass and steel. Japan, or the Japanese auto industry at least, has kind of gone the other way. They make, hands down, the best 660cc cars in the world and have been doing so for over 50 years. On two wheels, no one, not even the Italians, can touch the Japanese on the sheer range of fun, cool and occasionally just weird, 50cc machines. You’ve got the Ape, the Monkey, the Gorilla, the Chaly, the Chappy, the Dax, the Motocompo, the Gag, the Giorno, the Julio .  .  .  The list goes on, and that’s before we even look at the ubiquitous Cub or the 50cc trail bikes that deliver so much.

Here we have a classic of the genre, a 1970’s GT50. This twin shock, air cooled two stroke is all original and in really good shape for a 40-year-old off-road machine. The GT 50, somewhat similar in style to the earlier DT1, was actually the successor to the mini trail FT1. It has a seven port torque induction system, a double cradle frame and delivers 4HP.

The look of this bike is classic and even the original details such as the side reflectors remain in place.  The twin shocks, compact frame and upswept, inward curving exhaust complete the 70’s mini-trail package. This bike is a treasure for small bike lovers as well as trail riders and classics aficionados. It has not been restored. For cosmetic condition, please see the photos and video. Mechanically, everything works and she would make someone a great little runaround or a very cool addition to the back of a motorhome.

It has been through the NOVA system. We can arrange registration and delivery. Registration is a 3-step process: obtain a dating certificate from a DVLA accredited dating officer; MOT; registration with DVLA. This costs £150.

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15,717km 9,760 miles 

Some bikes turn heads wherever they go and the GB500TT is one of them. It doesn’t take a whole heap of imagination to picture yourself hooning around the country lanes or along the seafront on this beautiful, retro machine.

The twin-port, singe cylinder 500cc café racer came out in 1986, styled on British bikes from the fifties and has remained a classic ever since. The twin shocks, the lipped seat, the clip-ons, the lines – it is a beautiful thing to look at.

Ours is in the original maroon. The overall condition is good and it pulls really well. In terms of cosmetics, there are some scratches on the right side of the tank and some signs of ageing – she is 33 years old – but overall it is very clean. It comes with a Super Trapp muffler which makes it sound as throaty and gutsy as it looks.

Please see the video for a better look. We would be delighted to show you this bike in person.

This bike has been through the NOVA system. We can arrange registration and delivery. Registration is a 3-step process: obtain a dating certificate from a DVLA accredited dating officer; MOT; registration with DVLA. This costs £150.

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There’s a Japanese word that sums up this bike perfectly. Subarashii! It means excellent but it carries a bit more impact. Excellent doesn’t quite cut it – this bike is SUBARASHII! When the original CB400 was introduced in 1992 it was a good bike. Upon the introduction of the now legendary Vtech engine system in 1999 it moved to a whole new level. The trick was in the disabling of one pair of intake and exhaust below 6,750rpm giving improved power and efficiency and low revs. Other tweaks were made making the bike shorter, lighter and lower giving all round greatly improved performance. 
In 2002, the year our bike came out, for the Spec II further changes were made so the VTEC cleverness kicked in up to 6,300 revs. An upgraded ignition timing map was added as well as the HISS security system. One or two other tweaks helped to reduce weight further.
Basically, this is one hell of a machine. Ours is in really nice condition. It is important that I highlight any imperfections on our bikes so I will do so now but I should say they are all very small things. There are three tiny dents in the tank which I’ve tried to highlight in the video – they really are very small; there’s a minute hole in the seat; there are a few small scratches. Other than that, she is close to perfect. 
In terms of running, she pulls away very fast. The acceleration is excellent as is the stopping, and she sounds amazing. You’ve got to try it!
We would love to show you this incredible machine in person but where distance is an issue we can arrange a virtual tour by video phone.
This bike has been through the NOVA system. We can arrange registration and delivery. Registration is a 3-step process: obtain a dating certificate from a DVLA accredited dating officer; MOT; registration with DVLA. This costs £150.

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The competition between the big Japanese sports bikes manufacturers has resulted in countless benefits to riders around the world over the years. Innovation, re-engineering and design tweaks which started on track bikes have slowly but steadily transformed the bikes we ride today.

One classic example of this is the 1998 Yamaha YZF-R1. At first glance it was hard to see what was so special about it, but once it got on the track, results spoke for themselves. Power combined with light weight and a short wheel length meant that for a couple of years at least the R1 was streaks ahead of its rivals.

The trick was in some fiddly little engineering bits (vertically stacked transmission shafts and the water pump hidden in the engine case for example) which reduced the wheel base. This was not much fun for the mechanics when it came to repairs, but here’s another area where the R1 shone. Build quality and reliability were excellent – still are.

Given the ground breaking nature of this bike at the time, it is no surprise that Yamaha shifted a lot of them. However, nearly twenty years after its birth, it isn’t easy to find an original one that hasn’t been slid on its side a few times.

Our 1998 first generation R1 is exceptional. Other than a few small scratches behind the seat, a tiny dent in the muffler and a tiny hole at the back of the seat, she is basically mint. The paint, farings, wheels and engine are all in excellent condition. In terms of originality, she is largely as she came out of the factory, except for two things. The foot peg assembly has been upgraded to a pair of ultra-lightweight Coerce ones. The pegs weigh just 50 grams and are positioned 2cm further back and 3cm higher than the original. Also the muffler, while still an original R1 type, is from the 2000 model.

Game changing, beautiful, low mileage (12,134 miles) and just about to turn twenty – this is a rare opportunity.

Fully UK registered with the DVLA and ready to go !

Virago either – female warrior. There’s nothing particularly feminine about this bike, but it definitely looks like it could take care of itself in a fisticuff.

This bike has a presence despite its small stature. The design – black tear-drop tank with gold edge, maroon lettering on silver, twin shocks, black frame – is supremely cool. The vibe is enhanced by the twin saddlebags, twin pipes sweeping their way down the right and backrest behind the pillion seat. And let’s not forget the stunning V-twin 4-stroke engine that sits in the middle. This bike has so much attitude it should have its own theme music. When you ride it, it’s hard not to whistle the theme from The Good, The Bad and The Ugly.

In terms of condition, this bike is stunning. Twenty years old but only 5,002 miles and it’s clearly been looked after and dry stored. It rides smoothly and without fuss, enabling you to focus on looking cool and nonchalant.

We go to great lengths to find special bikes and think we have found a real beauty here. If you’re looking for a cruiser to put the Fonz to shame, but don’t fancy hauling 200+ kilos of metal in and out of the garage, come down to the mill and take a peek at this brilliant Japanese homage to American cruisers.

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Similar to the FS1E, this bike has a long, slim pared down cool all of its own. Part forties racer, part sixties street bike. This one looks particularly smooth with the black side panels. If the Fonz was a bike . . .

25755km, 15,993 m

Very very rare, limited edition Volty. I think this is a really elegant bike with some lovely design touches. From the headlight to the curve of the tank to the L-shape rear carrier jutting out the back, this bike has a lovely sweep to it. On top of that, the twin shocks, gold paint and two tone tan seat set against the gleaming chrome give it a real ‘sunlight through autumn leave’ feel. A bit much? Maybe, but it’s still a lovely bike.

2272km

The reason the word awesome was invented. The wild and blingy Magna 250. A lesson in how not to be inconspicuous.

14,819km 9,203 miles

The Honda Rebel 250 was first released in 1985 as a bike for novices who want something with a bit of character. The 234cc paralell twin SOHC air-cooled engine provides a firm and manageable 18HP. The look is that of the classic American cruisers done small. The seat is very low making it easy for shorter people to ride, but when you grab hold of the bars you feel like you’re cruising down the highway on a much bigger machine.

Ours is a 1994 model in black and grey with a two-tone tank, twin shocks, twin exhausts and a sissy bar. There are some scratches on the tank and other age related marks but overall the condition is good. The rocket indicators, chrome headlight cowl, side cover bars and chain guard retain their shine and the rims, fenders and seat look good.

This would make a fun and cool ride for getting around town, commuting to work or college or just cruising. Cool and classic without being intimidating and you know that you have top quality Honda engineering and build quality underneath you.

Please get in touch to make a viewing appointment – we look forward to hearing from you.

This bike has been through the NOVA system. We can arrange registration and delivery. Registration is a 3-step process: obtain a dating certificate from a DVLA accredited dating officer; MOT; registration with DVLA. This costs £150.

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This very early modern superbike introduced some super clever engineering tricks and made this, along with the GSXR, a standout in the 750 class. Angle the cylinders, shift the carbs, relocate the airbox - it’s remarkable what they came up with at the time. This is a genuine piece of motorcycle history right here.

18244km, 11,329 m

Elegant and stylish.

1,971km 1,224 miles

Fully UK registered and ready to go !

Super duper rare, 54-year-old original C65

17,612km 10,937 miles

Rare and stylish 250TR in white with a brown seat and road legal knobblies.

26,664km 16,558 miles

View a walkaround video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXkMSpmRNzc

£2,650 plus registration. £2,800 on the road

2016 Brand new (3km) Honda Cub Pro 110

Passed its MSVA , fully UK registered with the DVLA and ready to go !

However those of us who lived through them the first time around might think about it, the eighties are back in fashion. If we forget about shoulder pads and big hair for a minute though, it wasn’t all bad. There were some cracking bikes and some equally cracking scooters, like this very cool red, white and blue DJ-1R.

1,707km 1,060 miles

Already registered, this special edition of the Honda C50 Little Cub - the Little Cub Cubra - is a standout among standouts. It’s a Little Cub gone rogue: pared back leg covers, elongated side panels, a swoopy rear rack. Make no mistake, this is a genuine Honda, but a Honda with added panache!

Fully registered with the DVLA and ready to go !

18,432km 11,446 miles

20 years old but still looking fly. Check out our cool little Dio 50 ZX, 50th anniversary limited edition model.

242km 150 miles

Incredible condition!

2,869km 1,782 miles

10,567km 6,562 miles

13,462km 8,360 miles

The original K50 was released in Japan in 1967. Unlike the European versions which began in 1971 and had double seats, the Japanese version was always a “business bike” with a single seat and rear rack.

Production continued until 2000 with the simple, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine under the pressed steel frame proving popular. It went up against the Honda Super Cub in supplying demand for small, practical commuter bikes and, being a 2-stroke, as opposed to the Honda’s 4-stroke, delivered more power.

Community policing is alive and well in Japan. Dotted throughout the towns and cities and even in small villages are “kohban” – mini police stations manned by local bobbies. If you walk in one you will see a desk, some chairs and Wanted posters over the walls. Parked outside are the police vehicles which, more often than not, used to be Suzuki K50’s and K90’s, complete with large boxes on the back containing first aid kits.

Over the years there were slight variations in the design but the K50 was always marked by the red badge on the engine cover and the slightly backswept handlebars.

Throughout its 30-plus year production run there were various iterations – points ignition, 6-volt CDI, 12-volt, different exhausts etc – but Suzuki always kept it very simple with just a kick start. Compression is very light, though, so it is always an easy-starter. What we have here is a 1998 model so one of the very last iterations. Now twenty years old but looking older (styling) or younger (condition) depending on your perspective!

It is a beautifully maintained, low-mileage example ready to face the mean streets of the UK. If you’re after something small, fun and classic looking, while at the same time being a reliable runaround, this could be the bike for you.

Please get in touch to book a viewing appointment. We can send a walkaround video if distance is an issue.

This bike has been through the NOVA system. We can arrange registration and delivery. Registration is a 3-step process: obtain a dating certificate from a DVLA accredited dating officer; MOT; registration with DVLA. This costs £150.

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Capacity: 50

Start: kick

Drive: chain

Gears: 3

I was at the Stafford classic bike show recently and saw some amazing machines: Vincents, Brough Superiors, Triumphs, old Suzukis and Kwaks and Yams, all of them gleaming and immaculate. They were true works of art, a collaboration of the work of the original engineers and the current owners combining to produce gorgeous metal masterpieces I’d love to have in my living room. I’m not sure I’d be completely happy riding them, though. This 31-year-old Super Cub C70, on the other hand, is something I would whizz around on at the drop of a hat.

Given that there have been over 100 million Cubs produced, I suppose it’s not that surprising that there are so many variations – C50, C70, C90, CT110, Press Cub, Little Cub etc – but my eyebrows are raised every time we open a new shipment to discover the team in Japan have found yet another example of a rare subcategory of the Cub in proper nice condition.

70cc is an unusual engine size and, in comparison to the 50 and the 90, there were not many made. Contrary to popular belief, not all bikes in Japan are kept in good condition, so finding a vintage 70cc looking like this one here was quite a coup. It has done only about 6,500 miles but even that could have been enough to allow the bike to succumb to the harsh weather conditions – bear in mind nowhere in Japan can the meteorology be described as mild. This particular example, however, has been well cared for. Forks, shocks, fenders, swingarm, paint, rims, exhaust – it’s all really good. Not Stafford-classic-bike-show good but I-can’t-wait-to-hop-on-and-have-some-fun good. Plus, it has the added appeal of being the much lesser spotted C70 variety.

If you’d like to come and check it out, we’d be delighted to show you.

This bike has been through the NOVA system. We can arrange registration and delivery. Registration is a 3-step process: obtain a dating certificate from a DVLA accredited dating officer; MOT; registration with DVLA. This costs £150.

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10,566km 6,561 miles

23,523 km, 14,607 m

16,013 km, 9,944 m

1,171km 727 miles

Electric start

16,245 km, 10,088 m

Fully UK registered and ready to go !

19.958km 12,394 miles

41-year-old vintage Cub

2,254km 1,400 miles

Rarer than a successful England men's football team (ironic, really, given that it was made at the time we last won anything) we are delighted to be able to present to you this Honda C65 in remarkable condition.

Only made between 1965 and 1968, this bike is doubly unusual in that it is powered by a 63cc engine. It is called the C65 as that is its top speed - 65kph.

These bikes are very rare and one in this condition is a super-find. Please get in touch to book a viewing.

26 years old and in really lovely condition. Gorgeous dark green, round headlight JDM C50.

18,682km 11,602 miles

One of the great pleasures of working with vintage bikes is getting to see firsthand how designs have evolved over the years and this is never truer than when discussing the Honda Supercub. Since it is the world’s best-selling bike and its shape is so iconic, it is easy to forget that it didn’t come out of Hamamatsu in quite the form it takes today. In fact, after the first run of Cubs, there were complaints from customers, resolved by everybody in the company working day and night and sales reps visiting the customers in person. Japanese work ethic and customer service helping to bring us this legendary machine.

The earliest Supercubs were the C100s, first produced in 1958. While the basic outline is the same as more recent Cubs, on closer inspection there are some significant differences. The handlebar structure is different and about 7cm narrower than the later Cubs. It has a tiny little headlight and protruding “tsuno” (horns) indicators; the muffler is flat rather than round; the handlebars are an early version of the kamome (seagull) shape, later revisited on Deluxe models, albeit on a larger scale; the leg covers are different and the bike itself is smaller all over than its descendants.

This is a truly remarkable piece of motorcycle history. Honda hit the 100 million mark in production of Supercubs this year but very few of the original C100’s still exist, complete and in original condition. Ours has the leg covers and original paint and although it has the kind of patina one would expect with age, it is in remarkable condition overall.

This C100 is a real treasure. Like any treasure, it is not easy to find and even harder to replace. If you appreciate motorcycle history, this is a rare opportunity.

22,309km 13,854 miles

Japan has produced way more brilliant off-road bikes than anyone could have predicted back in the early days. Engineers and designers from the big four manufacturers have constantly tried new ideas and tweaked old ones.

It’s not all pure function, though. They have consistently produced machines that are as pleasing on the eye as they are on the backside. They make them good but they make them beautiful as well. I remember a magazine article I read many years ago where a Yamaha employee explained to the interviewer that when an engineering breakthrough ruined the aesthetic of a bike, they all had to keep working at it until they got it to look right. For them function and form were two equal parts of one magnificent whole.

The DT230 Lanza is a wonderful example of this. It is a compact, powerful lightweight, liquid-cooled two-stroke with plenty of punch. Quite capable on the roads and absolutely loves bouncing around on the rocks and mud. But on top of that it is a beautiful machine. If a Serow and a TDR250 got together and made a baby, it would look something like this. A little more of a puffed up chest than a Serow, with the huge exhaust chamber of the TDR, but in a smaller, lighter package. It really is something special.

Ours is a 1997 model in wonderful condition all over. The shocks, tank, engine, frame, exhaust – they all look wonderful. Mechanically too she ticks all the boxes. We are delighted to have unearthed her in Japan and can’t wait to find her a new home over here. This is a 21 year old bike that looks almost new and has only covered 13,800 miles. Come down and take a look!

This bike has been through the NOVA system. We can arrange registration and delivery. Registration is a 3-step process: obtain a dating certificate from a DVLA accredited dating officer; MOT; registration with DVLA. This costs £150.

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The Gyro range of scooters are ubiquitous in Japan. They are used as delivery bikes for everything from small liquor stores to cosmetics companies and as working bikes for people who need to carry a lot of equipment in order to ply their craft. The tilting mechanism allows the bike to navigate corners at speed while keeping the rear rack flat. The fact that they are so widely used is a testament to their robustness and performance but it does have the drawback that many of them carry the scars of a lifetime of heavy use.

They’d be absolutely bang on for so many businesses here that it is a total mystery why Honda don’t bring them in themselves. However, this creates another benefit for the lucky few who can find them. Whether you are looking for a workhorse, something to promote your business or simply a machine that is fun to ride and somewhat unusual, you could do much worse than look at a Gyro. Apart from anything else, there’s no need to faff around with a kick stand. Pull up outside the dentist, pop on the handbrake and up you go!

What we have here is a 1993 model, in black and sand with a custom box made by our team in Japan. In addition to the box they have added an aluminium floor pan and fat, cast wheels at the rear. The black and sand motif goes from the design on the front plastic to the seat and the huge log cabin at the back gives it a unique appearance. Whether for work or leisure, this trike is going to give someone a whole lot of fun.

Much more than a toy, but just as fun, the Gyro X is a cute but sturdy workhorse with a swagger. Come down the mill and take a look.

This bike has been through the NOVA system. We can arrange registration and delivery. Registration is a 3-step process: obtain a dating certificate from a DVLA accredited dating officer; MOT; registration with DVLA. This costs £150.

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The history of grass track motorcycle racing is almost as old as motorcycles themselves. Starting in the 1920’s – that’s nearly 100 years ago folks! – it took place on a simple track constructed in fields at the time between haymaking and harvesting.

While the design of the Suzuki Grass Tracker doesn’t hark back quite that far, it does owe a lot to the trials bikes of the seventies. That’s not to take anything away from it in terms of performance, however. The Grass Trackers are a brilliant bike either for commuting or for throwing around country lanes, as well as taking trips a little off-piste. Their low riding position and wide handlebars make them easy to control, even for riders of shorter stature - the design also gives them a very particular look, perhaps best described as retro with attitude. They’re also great for hooking on the back of a motorhome.

This one is the slightly larger variant – the Grasstracker Big Boy. The hweels are 19 inch (front) and 18 inch (rear) as opposed to the standard Grasstracker’s 18 and 17 inches; there is 40mm more ground clearance; the seat is 1.5 inches higher and the overall length is 150mm longer. This gives it that little bit more presence without making it difficult to control. It also has kick start as well as electric start.

We are particularly proud of this find. Grass Trackers, being very accessible and popular when they first came out has, rather surprisingly, made good examples hard to find now. Many have been ridden very hard or badly looked after. Not so this little gem. The paint on the tank is as lustrous as it ever was and the metalwork looks gorgeous. Combine that with its light weight, lovely twin shock rear suspension and superb power delivery and you have a highly desirable bike with a very reachable price tag.

Please call to book a viewing, either in person or over video phone.

This bike has been through the NOVA system. We can arrange registration and delivery. Registration is a 3-step process: obtain a dating certificate from a DVLA accredited dating officer; MOT; registration with DVLA. This costs £150.

33,834km (21,025 miles)

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The GSX-R. There must be considerably more than a handful of us around the world who remember in the mid-eighties lusting after the awesome GSX-R750, a bike that smashed it (as the kids say) on a number of levels. The engine smashed it. The frame smashed it. The looks smashed it. It really was rather smashing.

Let’s turn the clock back a few years to the 1970’s, the era of long hair and even longer drum solos. Back in them days, Japanese engines were taking over the world. The extraordinary effort of a multitude of Japanese engineers and workers was paying off and they were producing the fastest, torquey-est, most reliable engines on the planet. For all the boom and bang in the combustion chamber, however, the frames were just a bit meh. Steel double loop frames that were just too heavy and flexible to enable to bike to deliver the power the engine put out. In fact much of Japanese bike design was so samey and uninspired it earned the mildly derogatory moniker UJM “Universal Japanese Motorcycle.”

Then in 1985 the Restoftheworld was introduced to the era-defining GSX-R750. It was built around square section aluminium tubing which not only reduced weight and increased rigidity, but gave the bike a totally different look. Something startlingly new had happened.

Or had it? One year before the 750 was released globally, Suzuki gave its compatriots in Japan the GSX-R400. This, not the iconic 750, is actually the bike that started it all. A pure JDM bike but most decidedly not a boring old UJM. The 400, like the beautiful example we have here, is the bike that paved the way for its larger and more famous descendants.

We are delighted to be able to share this bike with you. It is a wonderful bike and holds a particularly special place in motorcycle history. While not mint, the overall condition is excellent and she would make a remarkable addition to anyone’s collection. We would be happy to show it in person or via video. Please get in touch to make an appointment or request further details.

This bike has been through the NOVA system. We can arrange registration and delivery. Registration is a 3-step process: obtain a dating certificate from a DVLA accredited dating officer; MOT; registration with DVLA. This costs £150.

5,590 miles

13,984km 8,686 miles

The 250TR is a hands down, heads up great bike. It feels like more than a 250, is smooth, perfectly weighted and looks the absolute bees. The TR is classically styled like a seventies trail bike.

Click here to view a walkaround video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIcmuw1LwFw

28,322km 17,588 miles

Fully UK registered with the DVLA and ready to go !

Mileage 9,180 kms. 5,700 m

Fully UK registered and ready to go !

Big, black CB 1000 Super Four. This powerful beast still looks, sounds and runs the part 26 years after rolling casually off the production line like a bull in a Bugs Bunny cartoon. Just in case you weren’t catching the vibe Honda were going for, they’ve spelt it out on the side cover - in red.

30915km

A true legendary slice of motorcycle history - one of the earliest members of the XL family. Now closing in on forty years of age, this iconic bike would make a fine toy, a great investment or a truly awesome present. Do you love anyone this much?

21004 km, 13,043 m

The ultimate edition of the long-lived YB50 series. 2-stroke, classic styling with drum brakes, leg covers and a little attitude in the form of high handlebars - here is the Yamaha YB50 Redline. Ours looks fine in black with the tri-tone red band and chrome mirrors. A retro bike that is now becoming retro in its own right - twenty one years old but in mighty pleasing condition.

35662km

17956km 11,151 miles

Vintage XT in good condition.

Rambo

Fully UK registered with the DVLA and ready to go !

The Yamaha FS1E Fizzy remains a popular bike in the UK. There was something about the long thin tank and sparse design that harked back to more innocent times and captured many people’s hearts. The problem we have now, in the heady have in the heady, futuristic days of 2018 is that all the Fizzy’s have either rusted to death or been restored and now cost the earth.

Back in the late nineties, the clever engineers at Yamaha foresaw the problem us Brits would have and kindly created a Fizzy homage bike, knowing that at some point a company called Seven Seas Motors would come into existence and bring them in. So here we are – the Yamaha YB1-50. As close to the FS1E as you’ll get without actually digging out an original.

This is retro styled bike with 1990’s engineering. It runs really nicely while at the same time looking like something we rode back when swings were built over concrete and seatbelts were for whimps.

We think it looks the absolute business with its silver and black tank, looong seat, black frame and chrome mudguards. It is a wonderful homage to the 1970’s mopeds those of us of a certain age remember and has an understated chic of its own. At 19 years it is straddling the modern and classic but on looks alone it very much falls into the second camp.

This bike has been through the NOVA system. We can arrange registration and delivery. Registration is a 3-step process: obtain a dating certificate from a DVLA accredited dating officer; MOT; registration with DVLA. This costs £150.

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22077km 13709 miles

FTR223 in beautiful dark red.

Why on earth did Honda not bring these bikes into the UK? It’s like France omitting to export wine or Australia not sending over any bartenders. FTR’s are fantastic.

The four stroke, single cylinder SOHC delivers 19HP through the 5 speed transmission – but if you’re just looking at the numbers you’re missing the two main points of these wonderful machines. First, the build quality is second to none which provides a super-smooth ride; second, they look the business. Honda have come up with a really elegant design. There’s plenty more I could say – the power is plenty for its light weight; it’s fun; the seat is low enough for shorter riders but not so low that taller riders are looking over the handlebars from between their knees.  .  .  But I won’t.

I’ll just mention that this is a 2003 model in deep red. It has after-market Coerce pegs on which are higher and further back than standard pegs giving a more racing seating position. It also has engine guards and a Kitaco sprocket guards. It has knuckle guards, decal on top of the tank and a large rear carrier. The overall condition is exceptional. The paint, in particular, is stunning. Not only is the colour beautiful, the quality of paint used really stands out.

The FTR is a great machine, both in design and engineering and we are delighted to present this particular one to you. Please call to come and see her in person.

This bike has been through the NOVA system meaning that all import duty and VAT has been paid and an application for UK registration can be made. We can arrange registration and delivery.

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27472km 17060 miles

A rare opportunity to get hold of this classic dual purpose Yamaha. It's a 1989 1KH Serow, renowned for its resilience, reliability and ease of use and this one has only done 6,489 miles. Cosmetically there is some of the expected age-related wear and tear but overall it looks good and mechanically is very strong. Now nearing thirty years old, this bike not only delivers a lot of fun, it should also prove to be a good investment.

Dreamin’ of cruisin’ down the Pacific Coast Highway in California with your loved one at your back? Or need something to perk you up, brighten your day on those grey, foggy, chilly commutes? Look no further! 

A beautiful blend of Italian and American styling with good solid Japanese engineering bringing it all together. It’s not often this comes off but in the Joker 90’s case, Honda totally nailed it! We would say this beast holds its own against the Lambrettas and Vespas with the added cachet of being much rarer here in the UK. On top of that, you can be confident of the quality of the Honda engineering and it won’t break the bank.

 Inspired by Vespa and Lambretta styling from the 60s and 70s, Honda added an American/Chopper twist with wide handlebars and lots of chrome – look at the stunning extended chrome rear tail fender! The handlebars come with proper bar ends like on American styled rides and the riding position is extremely comfortable. It feels like a Chopper but much nimbler and more maneuverable. To add to its overall good looks the Joker also features solid aluminium wheels. Whilst the 50cc version of the Joker lacks a little oomph, the 2-stroke 90cc can easily carry 2 people and has an extended double seat with space underneath for your helmet too. 

  The quality of the Chrome on a Joker 90 makes all the difference so we carefully selected this particular unit in Japan because the chrome work was so nice. Our Joker 90 (1996 model) only has 2,530 miles so she is just about broken in and ready to turn heads on British roads.

How about this 2-stroke lovely? Just like the Hondas, this Yamaha delivers on reliability, economy and style. The fact that it's two stroke gives it that little extra kick. Our Mate 50 has done 12,478 miles and is in remarkable condition all over. The royal blue paint and the metal work are all shiny shiny. Come and take a look!

These Giorcubs combine Italian inspired styling with a bulletproof Cub engine to create a charming and reliable runabout. 4-speed gears with automatic clutch make this incredibly easy to use. This one comes in smooth black and grey with a two-tone seat and stylish grill on the front faring. Only 1,086 miles (1,749km).

6,182 km, 3,839 m

Much desired 41 year old Japanese domestic market Dax 70. Named after the Daschound (pronounced Dax Hunt in Japanese) for its long, low body. 2,721km (1,690 miles.)

In case anyone needs reminding, this year is the 50th anniversary of the iconic Honda Monkey. Less well known outside of Japan is that it is also the final year. Honda have announced they won’t be making anymore due to the financial cost of making an engine that meets increasingly restrictive emissions regulations. So unless we see a Mohammed Ali-ian comeback, that’s it for the Monkey.

Honda ceased production of its larger tanked big brother, the Gorilla in 2007, so the original mini-bikes are going to get harder to come by. All is not entirely lost, however. We’ve managed to snag this incredibly striking 1999 model in chrome.

In the interests of being completely open, I try my best to highlight any defects in our bikes, and this Gorilla is not perfect. There is some slight surface rust on the wheels. And.  .  . nope, that’s it. This is a genuinely stunning piece of miniature Honda engineering in remarkable condition. Mechanically it runs like a dream and the chrome looks pretty much as it did the day it left the factory.

We come across a handful of chrome Monkeys and Gorillas in Japan every year and most of them have lost some of their lustre – the sunlight and humidity can be harsh. This one is very, very special.

Don’t miss your chance to get your hands on a literally brilliant piece of motorcycle history.

A truly spectacular chrome Gorilla. 6,717km - 4,171 miles.

We are proud to present to you something extra special. This is a 2004 Honda Magna 50 in mint condition. It really is a beautiful little bike. In cream with a black frame, two thick black stripes along the top of the tank, a huge upward tilting exhaust, tank mounted dial and acres of chrome, she really is a stunner.

A homage to the Magna 500, this bike has all the attitude of a large cruiser in miniature and has been beautifully cared for. I try to take the best pictures I can to show off the bikes but I failed with this one. It’s like trying to capture a sunset – nothing compares to the real thing.

The Magna 50 is powered by a 4 stroke, single-cylinder air cooled engine with a 4 speed gearbox. But just look at her! Front disk and rear drum brake. Check out those lines! 3.9 horsepower at 8,000rpm. The cream on black against the chrome!

Seriously, while you don’t buy a bike like this for its performance, you know that there is genuine Honda engineering, craftsmanship and quality behind every detail. The finished product is truly a sight to behold and this particular bike almost looks like new. We would be very happy to show you around – please call for an appointment.

10,363 km, 6,440 miles

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537 km, 333 m

When it comes to iconic bikes, the 1969 Honda CB750 has to be right up there. Popularising the transverse, overhead camshaft, inline four-cylinder engine configuration and the first bike to be dubbed a Superbike, there’s nothing quite like it.

Except this.

This being a 2002 limited edition, brand new Honda Monkey 50 in CB750 colours. This bike was produced by Honda in homage to the legendary 1969 CB750. This particular one was purchased brand new by our Japanese sister company in 2005. She was dry stored for 12 years. The two kilometres come from the bike being moved around. She has never run nor been started. Even though she was dry stored a little bit of humidity did reach her and there are some traces of initial corrosion on the engine cover. The only other slight minus is a very small piece missing from the right side tank decal. Other than that, she is mint.

This is a super rare monkey – 15 years old, limited edition in CB750 colours and never been used. 2017 marks the fiftieth anniversary of the Honda Monkey and also the final year of production which means that these bikes can only become more collectable with time.

Please get in touch to make a viewing appointment – we look forward to hearing from you.

This bike has been through the NOVA system meaning all import duty and VAT has been paid. We can arrange getting the dating certificate and MOT and help with registration.

This super little pit bike gives a lot of kick for its small frame and the semi-automatic gearing makes it an easy and enjoyable ride. Only 5,162km (3,208 miles)